DLD Day 2026 - Resources for Schools
Friday 16th October is DLD Awareness Day. This year’s theme is ‘Together for DLD’.
We’ve gathered some useful resources for you to use within your school to help raise awareness of this hidden disability that affects 2 children in every class of 30.
For more information about the day, visit RADLD.org
For your school newsletter
Copy and paste this text to feature DLD Day in your school’s weekly newsletter. You can also download RADLD’s image below.
DLD Day: Friday 16th October
Did you know that two children in every classroom have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? It’s a lifelong difficulty with understanding and using spoken language but can be surprisingly easy to miss.
A child with DLD might find it hard to follow instructions, take a long time to find the right word, or struggle to explain what they mean.
This DLD Awareness Day, the theme is “Together for DLD”: families, teachers and friends all playing a part in helping every child feel understood. If you’d like to know more, or think your child might be finding language tricky, visit www.radld.org to find out more.
Signs and strategies flyer for teachers
Lily Farrington video
This video is a useful visual way to explain to older children what it feels like to have DLD. Why not play it to your class on DLD Day?